The Embassy of Switzerland in Ethiopia is currently advertising one (1) position of a Driver/Deputy Logistic Officer. The modalities of employment and application for the advertised position include the following elements:

Main duties and competences that come along with this position: 

• Safe and professional transport of the Embassy staffs and official guests,

• Ensure vehicle is Health and Safety compliant. 

• Planning routes to venues. 

• Provide support during in-country and regional trips, including planning routes, arranging visits. ensuring vehicle is properly equipped for up-country travel;

• Support the Embassy Team in delivering correspondence, procurement, logistic arrangements.

• Submission and follow-up for formalities for imports/exports (containers, air-freights, DHL, also through email etc.) with government offices (MOFA, customs, NISS, INSA etc.), 

• Looking after the Embassy vehicles, manage all the required supplies for the vehicle, car maintenance, cleaning and its regular service (incl. maintenance of log books and fuel supplies)

Direct superior: HR and Admin Officer

Directly subordinated employee(s): None

Starting on: 01.04.2025 (with probation period of 3 months)

Administrative Unit & Duty Station: Embassy of Switzerland in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)

Created on: 15.01.2025 

Requirements for Skills and Experience: 

• Minimum of five (5) years relevant driving experience in logistics, car driving, messenger assignments, preferably with an international organization or Government institution

• Technical training relevant for logistics and driving of vehicles

• Excellent knowledge of the Addis Ababa transport network

• Good level of English, both oral and written

• Basic computer knowledge (emails, outlook);

• Self- starter, quick learner, team-player

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances

• Good communication skills

• High level of integrity